DESCRIPTION
From rags to riches, this business has been transformed from a non-descript unfinished furniture store to one of the premiere rustic furniture and decor centers in the Adirondack Park! Nine years ago, owners began sorting through what was just another gift shop on Main Street, Old Forge and started creating an unbelievable Adirondack adventure that delights thousands of shoppers each year. The 5,000 square foot showroom holds everything for the lodge enthusiast: furniture, fixtures, housewares, gifts, and an amazing taxidermy collection.

Wilderness Interiors has become a destination for tourists as well as the exploding number of secondary home owners in the area. Well-known throughout New York and much of New England, people recognize this as the place to come for the best in lodge furnishings and accessories. Business is expanding throughout the country as more and more people look to bring Adirondack comfort into their home, be it on the west coast, the Florida Keys, or anywhere in between.

The community of Old Forge retains small town atmosphere and charm, situated within the blue line of the pristine Adirondack Park. With a year round population of close to 2,000, summer population is estimated to soar between 25 and 30,000. Tourist season no longer ends with summer; fall brings foliage seekers, winter snowmobilers and skiers, while spring brings nature enthusiasts to witness the splendor of life emerging in the fresh mountain setting. From the mountain peaks, climbers may view the Fulton Chain of Lakes, another highlight with outdoor lovers. This body of water extends for over fifteen miles, enticing boaters, swimmers, and fishermen.

Although nature is unquestionably Old Forge's primary attraction, shopping is definitely close in the running. Main Street, Old Forge is Americana. The unique gift shops and restaurants and friendly business owners create a welcoming experience lost in the bigger, commercial world of today. In a world of numbers, passwords, and credit cards, Old Forge's business people take time out to connect with their patrons and offer personal service.

This outstanding service is one of the reasons Wilderness Interiors has seen such great success over the past years. Owner operated, clients have come to respect the quality service they receive when they do business here. Husband and wife team, Lori and Tom, strive to please; often making house calls to offer decorating help and advice. This personal attention combined with superior marketing has made Wilderness Interiors the best store in town.

Wilderness Interiors is housed in a one hundred year old, three story brick building. In addition to being the first brick structure built on Main Street, the building boasts many other historic attributes; the basement was the town's first bowling alley, remnants of which remain today. Throughout the years, the building has also been a boarding house, a hardware store and a restaurant. It has gone through various renovations and expansions, and although street frontage is sixty feet, the depth of the basement and first floor showroom is easily one hundred seventy feet. For the showroom this space translates to endless display possibilities. For the basement, more possibilities — a full woodworking shop outfitted with commercial tools, storage space, and a two car garage.

The second floor provides a newly renovated luxury apartment. The apartment is partially furnished and superbly decorated. It has a formal living room, custom kitchen, guest room, guest bath, family room, master bedroom and bath, sun porch and private, spacious roof deck — perfect for entertaining. Possibilities for the third floor are endless — it could be used for a media room, additional living or retail space.

Elements combine to make this property a smart investment. The comfort of lodge decorating is here to stay as people continue to embrace its warmth. The business is turn-key; purchase price includes all inventory, fixtures, gasoline powered generator, apartment furnishings, woodworking equipment, delivery trailer, and dump trailer. For new owners, development of a website and print catalog will bring endless potential and profit to an already tremendously successful business.

Owner financing possible for qualified buyers.

FEATURES

PRICE
$1,800,000 
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OWNER'S CONTACT INFORMATION
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Owner's telephone number: 315-369-6773

Owner's email address: Lori_Zellweger@hotmail.com    

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